It took almost no time at all for my wife and I to realize we had made the right decision hiring John. We had been incredibly stressed trying to buy our first home and get under contract in such a competitive market. There were so many moving parts and dynamics to navigate, and John completely removed the stress from the inspection process simply by being so knowledgeable, professional, compassionate, transparent, and most of all communicative. The night before the inspection, John took the time to send us a sincere message reassuring us that everything was going to work out and encouraging us not to stress. In just one week alone, I can count more than ten different times John made himself available to answer questions or talk through concerns we had. At no point did we ever feel like he was impatient, dismissive, or anything less than fully invested in helping us through the process. We truly felt like he was in our corner every step of the way. Some people in this line of work can become desensitized to just how significant and emotional buying a home really is, especially for a family purchasing their first house. That was never the case with John. Not for a single moment did we feel anything less than fully advocated for under his guidance. If you need a home inspector and hire John, you will realize very quickly that you made the right choice. He provides the honesty, communication, and guidance needed to make a fully informed decision about a property, and he approaches the process like the ultimate professional and teammate. read more

After reading reviews and after speaking to about 3 other home inspectors, I decided to move forward with Thorough Home Inspection. John communicated with me even during a family emergency. He was punctual at the time of the appointment, communicated very well and was very thorough. His fee was comparable to other inspectors and a bit less. I would use John again in a heartbeat! He communicated with our realtor and was diligent to visit the property again a day later because originally the heat wasn't functioning properly. He really wanted to ensure all was accurate for his report. He provided professional suggestions, sent several pictures and was very easy to work with. He knows his stuff and treats customers like friends. Reports were received in a very timely manner via email. read more

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John is a little crazy in the best way possible for a home buyer. He decided to walk around the house we wanted to buy to get a feel for it before we even had our inspection day and before we had even paid him. And he called to tell us his observations, and said if there were any violations he would put them in the report, but would also include a separate suggestions list that he would speak to us about. He notices all the little details, such as a small handle missing from the window handle or a patch of unfinished grout work. He turns on every outlet, sink, and tests all the appliances. He also gives great suggestions as to what would make parts of the house safer and more comfortable if we wanted them done. He is through and requested an OPRA from our town to make sure there were no permit violations even though he said this builder was good and probably wouldn't have any issues. Our realtor agent was actually surprised and said inspectors usually only request that for older homes. We spent over 3 hours at the house with him and he inspected every nook and cranny. He brought his own tools, checked the circuits, outlets, checked heat temperatures, checked how strong the A/C was pumping with a temperature gauge. And he spent a couple of hours looking at the house without us, including getting on the roof and looking at the shingles. Well worth the price to have someone do such a thorough inspection. read more

All the positive reviews you read about John are spot on. We called John and needed him in a pinch and he made himself available. He was extremely thorough, and provided to us a very detailed report in a very expeditious way. He answered many of our questions, provided recommendations, and was very knowledgeable across many different areas of expertise. Even the building contractor thought he was very knowledgeable and experienced. His fee is very fair for the value that you receive. We cannot recommend John enough. read more

I cannot say enough good things about John and the job he does. We have used him several times over the years. We have also referred him to family and friends, who have used him and been very complimentary and satisfied with his work and services. His thoughtful and thorough approach has saved us on multiple occasions. John takes the time needed to fully evaluate a home -- inside and outside. He offers guidance during the inspection itself as well as makes himself available afterwards when there are follow-up questions or considerations. He is THE BEST and would not go into a real estate transaction without him! read more

As a realtor myself, having worked with other inspectors in the past, who would gloss over everything and call it done, my husband and I were blown away by the comprehensiveness of his work. John took the time to explain the entire process and patiently answered every question we had about the house down to a T. He even arrived early just so he can survey the premises! His inspection report is concisely written with highlights and recommendations, so easy to understand. John is going to be my go to from this house forward. And I recommend John to anyone who's looking for a highly detailed and professional inspector that will act in your best interest. read more

The company name says it all - "Thorough Vision". John actually spends his time to check every little detail. We asked him to do an inspection on a new construction expecting everything to be perfect... Well, we found out that you can't expect or assume anything and everything has to be checked. First, John is so punctual. If he gives you a time, then he'll be there at that time. To me, this is a great indication that a person is responsible and is serious about his services. John spent over 2+ hours going through everything - like checking every light, window, switch, etc., as well as the big stuff - like HVAC AC. He sent his report in 2 days just as he promised, without any follow ups or reminders. His report is very detailed with pictures, explanation of the findings and recommended fixes, and is very easy to understand. It's tremendously helpful because you need to know exactly what you're getting into. He also made a courtesy call to DPW on the spot about a question we had. All I can say is we are super glad that we had him on our side! read more

John chose a perfect name for his business: Thorough Vision. His inspections are 100% THOROUGH, he does not skimp on spending time with home buyers- he explains everything as he is doing the home inspection and points out every detail of the home you are thinking of purchasing- I've recommended him to friends & family. 100% recommended calling John from Thorough Vision before purchasing your home! read more

John from Thorough Vision Home Inspection helped to inspect a property for me Jan 2019. He arrived 30 mins before his schedule inspection time and was already making notes about his findings. John spent about 2 and half hours looking at the home from top to bottom, all while explaining what each component of the house was and how they work, along with its current condition, and how to do proper maintenance. We assume that the home we wanted to purchase was fully renovated and move-in ready, however John showed what lied behind the fresh coat of paint and new cabinets. He helped us to make a well informed decision, although we did not move forward with buying the property, if it weren't for John we would have brought into a home that would have been a possible money pit. Give John a call if you want the best quality home inspection. read more

John is great. We used him multiple time over the last few years and he has ben thorough and detailed in his findings. He has definitely saved us from multiple issues. I would highly recommend John!!! read more

John was absolutely great. I have had several experiences in the past with home inspectors. He by far is the most thorough and detailed in his report and talked us through any questions we had. I highly recommend thorough vision and will be letting my family and friends know if they need a home inspector this is the place! read more

I used John from Thorough Vision Home Inspection to do an inspection for me late January 2019. This is the second time I utilized his services. When he did an inspection for me prior he helped me to avoid a home that would be a potential money pit. I knew I had to utilize his services again, he was timely and arrived before the appointment time and was examining the roof and exterior of the home. John and I spent just under two hours during the home inspection, he examined everything from top to bottom. John gave me honest advice and explained things in a way where as a first time home buyer it was easy to understand. John treats you like family, he makes sure that you understand how to properly maintain your home and what issues will potential come up and how to address them. I am looking forward to working with him again for my pre-closing inspection. read more

We had an amazing experience working with John. Our family has worked with him twice and he very thoroughly went through all the details in the home and pointed out any current or potential issues. John was very responsive to all of our questions and also turned around the inspection report very quickly. Definitely recommend calling John for home inspections. read more

Do you really want to know what is wrong with the house you are buying?? This is the company to use. John is highly experienced, patient and will point out in detail any potential issues in the home you are buying. He takes pictures and writes a detailed analysis of everything he sees that may be problematic or constructed improperly. He actually gets on the roof for inspection when most inspectors will not. John will spend a lot of time with you answering any questions you have so you will know exactly what you are getting into with a home. I would venture to say that most realtors would not recommend him unless, of course, they are using him buying their own home. Don't hesitate here, excellent inspector. read more

We used a previous inspector and we werent overly impressed with his work. Inspectors are not required in the state of NJ to get on the roof, but John at Thorough Vision does. He explains that going on the roof yields a completely different world compared to doing an on the ground "visual" inspection as most inspectors do. He took photos of many missing pieces of vinyl siding and roofing shingles that were sliding off because he identified that the previous roofers did not use roofing nails but used finish nails instead. He also identified gaps between the roof and the siding that were lefted making the building susceptible to water inflitration and potential leaks. John identified that the main carrying beam on the house was bowing and cracked half way through it. He and his termite inspector identified multiple areas of termite damage in the detached garage and in the basement of the home. Walking through the home inspection with John, I felt although I do not have a background in Home Building, I was able to logically deduce the significance of each item of concern that was brought up during the inspection. Johns fee is incredibly reasonable.After the inspection, we felt the home was more of a long term liability than it was a buy and hold asset for us to pass on yo our children. He saved us 500,000k as we felt the home was piece mealed together with shoddy workmanship and thats the areas that are visible to the naked eye. We will be using John Again for our home inspection and will contiune to recommend him to friends, family and colleagues because he really is great at what he does. The inspection is the window between you and a 30 year fixed mortgage and having John on your team, he will paint a vibrant picture of how good or bad the home was and with that data you make the most significant decision of possibly ones life. read more

John is extremely professional and knows his stuff! He takes the time to do all of the things other home inspectors would probably turn their head to in the hopes of completing another job quicker. I appreciated his thoroughness and also how he took the time to explain certain things, whether they be plumbing, electric or construction related. He made me a much more knowledgable buyer... I knew exactly what I was buying. He completely put my mind at ease during a very stressful time. Priceless! read more

I was selling my 110 year old home last year and Thorough Vision was the inspector my buyers chose. The home was inspected a few years earlier when I purchased it. While thorough the inspection was inaccurate and misleading. I was called over during the inspection because some questions arose. The first thing I saw upon arrival at the garage was John was using the hood of my collector car as his desk for paperwork. I kept quiet, despite this aggravating me because I didn't want to create a problem. My biggest problem with John's report is how misleading it was. There were many items he pointed out on the house that were not code violations/problems, but he still commented on as an issue. The report would state an item wasn't present on the house and then recommend having that item installed, however, these were just what John thinks a house should have. I have no problem with this since the buyer is paying for a complete assessment of the home, except that the report was written as such that these non-issues could be interpreted as issues and code violations, which would scare a buyer. The report was so long I will not mention every instance. The report claimed there was no hood over one stove, not required. The report read a ridge vent should have been installed when the roof was last done, not required. The report read that gutters and downspouts were "missing"(as if they were ripped off in a storm or a contractor never installed them) on the upper portions of the roof. Not required, water would runoff to the 1st floor gutters/downspouts. Regrade land. This a 110 year old home with a completely dry basement, no water issues at all. Garage door openers were not functioning. John did not like the amount of pressure the doors applied downward (with no way to measure or a standard to measure against) before going up in the event they encountered an obstruction. Installed and setup by a professional garage door company. The report made mention of every room that had a lamp did not have permanent lighting installed and said were no 3-way switches and recommended having all of this installed as if this were a code issue. He just flat out missed and showed his weakness in plumbing and electrical. He said my steam boiler needs an autofill during the inspection/wrote this as a recommendation, which is a terrible idea in a system that gets serviced every week and can flood your basement. He had no response to this. Claimed a valve was leaking because he saw a stain, until I pointed out the valve was new/the stain was old. The sub panel on the garage was fed from the 1st floor electrical panel which I explained to him during our meeting and he put in the report it came from a sub panel elsewhere, he just completely invented that. He did not like the framing of my garage because it did not meet current code standards, but it is a 110year old garage. It was built before this code existed and is grandfathered. Ultimately the sale fell through after this inspection report and both the buyer and I lost money because of it. I understand my house was not a perfect home, being 110 years old and some of the inspections issues that were in the report were actual issues. However, the report Thorough Vision gave my home definitely painted it as a nightmare which it was not. I had new buyers come along almost immediately and the house sold. Their inspector was much more reasonable and we came to terms with inspection issues rather easily as did I when I had the house first inspected when purchasing it just a few years earlier. This was my unfortunate experience with Thorough Vision from a seller's standpoint. If you read Thorough Visions other reviews you will see many that praise John for steering them away from other "nightmare" homes. You will also read about people who purchased homes he inspected and John was luckily and conveniently available to take care of the issues he found after the home was purchased (hopefully no electric or plumbing). read more

I have used John for three home inspections, and I can say with no degree of exaggeration, he is simply the best. If there was a Ph.D. for home inspection, John would teach the class and dean the school. I last requested John's services eight years ago when I bought the home in which I currently live. Thanks to John, I was able to make all the necessary repairs required to live the last eight years problem free. Therefore, I can't describe how relieved I was to see that John was still doing home inspections when it came time to purchase my current pursuit. The inspection was supposed to start at 9:30am, but John showed up an hour early to take care of the roof and some of the outside inspection before anyone arrived so as to not waste our time waiting for him at the bottom of the ladder. He then spent an additional five hours with us going over every inch of the house providing what can only be described as a seminar in home building code, repair, and best practice (literally going to the level of detail to point out when the wrong screw was used to attach something!). Thanks to John, we know EXACTLY what we are buying and what we will need to do to ensure that the house remains in good shape for many years to come. He displays a professionalism and passion for what he does that is rather rare in this day and age. I could go on and on about John, but will end here saying that I endorse him 100% and with all trust and confidence. read more